Chevening, Commonwealth, and Marshall scholarships — prestigious fully funded programs open to Ethiopians.
The United Kingdom offers some of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships available to Ethiopian students. The Chevening Scholarship, funded by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, provides full funding for a one-year master's degree at any UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission funds PhD and master's study at UK universities for students from Commonwealth nations including Ethiopia. Additionally, many Russell Group universities offer university-specific bursaries and partial scholarships. UK degrees are internationally recognized and typically one year shorter than US equivalents, reducing the time commitment.